**Photo Credit – Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) because he’s a beast. All of them. I know that’s a shitty answer, so let me explain. Each Rep Range Stimulates a Different Adaption. 1-5 reps is best suited for strength. 6-12 reps is best suited for size. And 12+ reps is best suited for size and […]
Can Adding Size Help You Get Stronger (and Vice Versa)?
*Photo Credit: Mike O,Hearn – a bodybuilder whose strong as a freakin ox. Yes, it most definitely can. For some reason, there seems to be this disconnect between training for strength and training for size. And, that’s unfortunate, because each adaption effectively builds the other, and training for strength AND size – just to […]
How to Set a Personal Record Every Workout
How to Set a Personal Record Every Workout Nick Smoot- Owner of Smoot Fitness Smootifitness.com A core belief of mine is that a personal record should be set in every training session. Not each week, month, or year; every single workout. Now many people are going to fall prey to the “I can’t” mindset, […]
The Importance of Training for Strength
The Importance of Training for Strength Nick Smoot- Owner of Smoot Fitness Smootfitness.com Do you take more pride in being brutally strong, or having the ability to take “selfies” of your abdominal veins on a daily basis? Now I am not knocking anyone for having good aesthetics. If you are not an […]
Mobility Basics to Increase Performance
Mobility Basics to Increase Performance Nick Smoot- Owner of Smoot Fitness Whether you are a strength athlete, soccer player, gymnast, or a stay at home mom, having good mobility is a must. It allows for efficient movement, the ability to perform normal activities, provides the environment for optimal athletic performance, and is the kryptonite to […]